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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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The minute they stopped trying, they got pregnant...

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KylieP · 23/04/2012 20:40

Hi, I have always had a feeling I'd struggle conceiving, maybe because my AF was never regular, and whilst I'm not feeling massively negative or anything, people keep telling me I'm worrying too much/stressing etc. I keep hearing about couples who struggled and then either the minute they looked into IVF/gave.up/booked an exotic holiday etc, it happened. Is there any truth in this positive thinking business and does you body ovulate and conceive more or less depending on your state of mind?! Is anyone willing to try relaxing and positive thinking with me? Or is that just a baby myth?!

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StateofConfusion · 23/04/2012 21:03

good luck kylieP its nerve wracking, shortest we took to ttc was 6mnths and that was with dc.2 when ds was 6mnths old Shock

but i was of the school of thought that swi every day or every other was best and this just proved me wrong!

Ive not heard of anything herbal but theres some amazing advice here x

NatashaBee · 23/04/2012 20:59

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KylieP · 23/04/2012 20:56

Oh and also if anyone has tried anything herbal or natural like reflexology or acupuncture with good results (either to kick start ovulation or conceive), would be great to hear your stories. Just in case this whole positive thinking thing doesn't work, I'd like a back up plan Wink

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KylieP · 23/04/2012 20:53

Ah congrats! Maybe less is more! Actually someone did say to me you can SWI too often, which would mean it doesn't have time to build up in between (if you see what I mean!). Anyway hope all goes really well :)

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StateofConfusion · 23/04/2012 20:42

Well, i think so, i know its only one example, and albeit a speedy one but for me its true.

In december i had an mmc, jan and feb ttc like a loony, march i colapsed said no more cba, i need a break, had swi twice and got a BFP friday.

Which i find very strange. But not complaining.